News

November 21, 2023

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced its new Black Sea Turkey Service (BTS). 

According to ONE, this new service will offer its customers an enhanced coverage in the Eastern Mediterranean region and offers a direct connection from Istanbul, Turkey to Varna, Bulgaria and Constanta, Romania.

November 20, 2023

In order to improve the EV ownership experience, Ford has acquired Auto Motive Power (AMP). The company plans to integrate AMP’s technology into its electric vehicle business, Model e, to help speed EV adoption among its customers. Ford will use the energy solutions providers’ tech to improve EV charging and battery management.

As part of the deal, Ford is acquiring AMP’s technology, its team of nearly 150 employees, as well as the company’s facility in Santa Fe Springs, California.

November 17, 2023

The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has approved a membership application from Nissan, which will take effect from 1st of January 2024.

 

November 15, 2023

MAHLE Powertrain, the specialist engineering services provider, has opened a new state-of-the-art battery development center in Stuttgart, Germany, specifically to cater for the needs of its European clients.

The facility spans over 1,300 m2 and it can accommodate all aspects of battery development, from initial prototyping through to small-scale production, with a breadth of capability that covers applications from small e-bikes to large electric trucks.

November 9, 2023

KFactory®, in partnership with Enterteq, CERC Timisoara, The Francophone Business Club of Timisoara and InTradeFairs invite you to a unique event dedicated to manufacturing companies in the Western part of the country.

To access further details and to register, please click on this link. https://kfactory.kfactory.eu/ro-ro/ro-ro/optimizare-%C8%99i-conectivitat...

November 8, 2023

Volkswagen Group brand Elli is launching an intelligent solution across Europe for electric vehicle fleets. With Elli Fleet Charging, companies in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Austria are now able to manage and cost-optimize their fleet charging.

After a market introduction phase lasting several months, over 650 German companies and fleet managers are already successfully using Elli’s product.

November 7, 2023

Energy prices eased by 1.8% in October, led by coal (-12.5%) and oil (-3.4%). Non-energy prices were down by 1.6%.

Metal prices went down 2.7%, led by nickel (6.9%) and lead (5.3%).

Precious metals fell by 0.5%.